It’s one of those programs. You’re not sure how it works, but it does.
30 years ago one division of the Saskatchewan and Manitoba area had around 80 teens involved. Now there are around 500. Teams of teens vie with each other to display how well they have memorized.
Each jumps to answer a question related to the memorized material. The jump seats have become technologically sophisticated. 100ths of second separate competitive athletes. Their minds are kept keen and the neurons work at lightening speed.
I’ve seen times when the questioner has barely opened their mouths. One teen has already jumped. Another is just behind. The quizmaster asks for both the question and answer — both required within thirty seconds. From nothing the quizzer creates a question and gives an answer. Both correct and the applause is deafening.
And these 500 teens are only a drop in the bucket of thousands involved in this activity across the continent.
Their program? Bible quizzing!!